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Are you curious about what jobs are available in the world of farming and growing? Well, look no further because today we’re going to explore five exciting and unique farming jobs that might just pique your interest!
Tara looks after all the farm administration, including animal movements, grain sales, email and diary management and preparation for farm assurance. Prior to this, Tara studied Equine Science and Business at the Royal Agricultural College, worked in marketing for three years. She then spent two years working for an international sporting agent. In this “Roots to success,” blog
Lizzie is a farming journalist, podcaster and content creator who combines her creative skillset with the agricultural world. A proud townie, she fell into the industry five years ago and has truly got her heels stuck in. Lizzie brings fresh perspectives, breaks down barriers and is continuously helping to bridge the gap between farmer and consumer.
Rebecca is the fifth generation of her family to work their family mixed arable and sheep farm. Following completion of an undergraduate degree in Human, Social and Political Sciences at the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Rural Estate Management at the Royal Agricultural University, she pursued a graduate role as a rural surveyor. After this she worked as a project manager in a poultry equipment supply firm before returning to work on the farm full-time.
Are you unsure about what career path to take? Have you considered a career in farming or growing? If not, you might be missing an
Karen Halton enjoyed a very successful corporate career before marrying into dairy farming in her thirties. She has drawn on her business and management skills to build up the efficiency, diversity and profile of the farm business, which she runs in partnership with her husband Tom. As a passionate advocate for farming and an inspirational role model to women and newcomers to the industry, she was named 2020’s Dairy Industry Women of the Year.
Ben Theaker doesn’t come from a farming background but he has developed a passion for the industry and has achieved success by seizing every opportunity to improve his knowledge and skills.
At the recently concluded NFU conference, the key speakers made sure to highlight the significance of TIAH amidst the backdrop of the theme for this year, ‘Feeding a changing world’.
Our CEO Janet Swadling and I, were recently invited to attend the Green Careers Festival at Cambridge University organised in collaboration with Cambridge Zero. Sudents were able to explore potential career pathways and job opportunities in sustainability and environmental fields, with the aim of inspiring them to pursue a career in roles that have a direct, positive impact on the planet.
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